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Francis Is in Critical Condition. What Happens When a Pope Dies?
Time-honored rituals, drafted and refined over centuries, allow time for mourning and provide order at a dramatic moment of transition.
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Met Museum Returning Ancient Bronze Thought Stolen from Greek Museum
The head of a griffin from 7th century B.C. is believed to have been taken from a museum in Olympia in the 1930s and later sold on the art market.
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Movies to Watch if You Love Bad Bunny
On January 5th, Bad Bunny released his sixth studio album, DeBÍ TiRAR MáS FOToS (I should have taken more photos). By now, you will find no shortage of reviews and/or social media posts about the album, which at the time of writing this, is number one on the U.S. Billboard charts, surpassing Taylor Swift. DtMF…
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The Timeless Echoes of “The Spirit of the Beehive”
Víctor Erice’s 1973 film “The Spirit of the Beehive,” which is currently being shown in South Korean theaters after his recent comeback “Close Your Eyes,” has delicately sublime qualities to be admired and appreciated. Masterfully balancing itself between the simplicity of childhood fantasy and the ambiguity of allegorical drama, the movie has a series of…
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Every Planet in Our Solar System Will Be Visible at Night This Week
With Mercury joining the show, all seven of Earth’s celestial neighbors will be present at dusk this week.
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Embracing Darkness on the Isle of Rum
On Rum, Europe’s newest dark-sky sanctuary, the island’s 40 residents have learned to embrace darkness.
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The Flavors of Crab Rangoon Inspire New Dishes
The Chinese American restaurant staple is so beloved among American chefs that it’s appearing in bagels, on pizza and even in doughnuts.
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How Long Can Yogurt Sit Out? And More Food Safety Questions, Answered
Your favorite breakfast staple is surprisingly long-lasting.
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Patsy Grimaldi, Whose Name Became Synonymous With Pizza, Dies at 93
His coal-oven pizzeria in the shadow of the Brooklyn Bridge has drawn patrons from New York City and beyond.
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Putin Dangles Deals for Rare Earth Metals for U.S.
In an interview broadcast on Monday, President Vladimir Putin said U.S. companies stood to profit in Russia, but suggested a Ukraine peace deal was still far-off.